Spending most of my childhood in California, outdoor living is part of the culture. In our family home, we have a beautiful deck right off of the kitchen that overlooks our backyard and a large blue swimming pool. Many nights we dined alfresco, and we all cherished those warm nights. With our own home in San Francisco, we are lucky enough to have a backyard which we share with our two neighbors. While the yard has tons of potential due…
I have been bitten by the travel bug, and it is all I can think about outside of work as of late. The Mr. and I are busily planning a trip abroad, and while we haven’t exactly nailed down where we will be visiting…
While we love living in San Francisco, the Mr. and I often talk about where else we can picture ourselves living. There are quite a few places that have been thrown out there over the years, but Seattle is one that we think of…
So maybe not all of us can get away with such a glam home as this one or maybe it’s even too much glam for you, but if you break it all down there are elements that you can take with you to work…
While I don’t have kids of my own, I am a proud aunt and have designed more kids rooms and nurseries than I can count over the past 15+ years. Designing kids rooms is of course tons of fun, but there are some pieces…
In any remodel, no matter what the size of the project, there is an incredible amount of detail to pay attention to which results in sleepless nights, hours of research, and contemplation. As a designer, I am often called into a project at the…
When seasons change it’s a perfect reminder to put a little love back into your home. It is the place, after all, that you count on to keep you calm and refreshed each day and to provide you with inspiration and love. With spring approaching,…
As an Interior Designer, I’m exposed to so many home goods day-to-day that it’s difficult not to pick up items for my own home along the way. However, I’m on a constant drive for a well-edited home that showcases the items I love and that…
San Francisco was hit hard with rain and there is more to come this weekend. With all this rain, it’s been calling for get-togethers and indoor activities. It has been years since either the Mr. or I had gone bowling and while SF has…
As an owner of a velvet blue sofa {see here}, I fell in love right away when I saw this image of a tufted blue velvet wonder. Then, I realized after viewing the home tour, we also own the same rug – which is one…